QUOTE OF THE DAY
We spend January 1 walking through our lives, room by room, drawing up a list of work to be done, cracks to be patched. Maybe this year, to balance the list, we ought to walk through the rooms of our lives... not looking for flaws, but for potential.
Ellen Goodman
DID YOU KNOW?
The most common New Year's Resolution is to lose weight. About 60% of all Americans will establish that resolution this year.
RIDDLE
How could you rearrange the letters in the words "new door" to make one word? Note: There is only one correct answer.
SOLUTION
Look for the Answer in Monday's Scoop. Have fun!
Last updated at 5:30pm on Friday, December 31, 2010
TONIGHT ON THE CBS EVENING NEWS
Here's a look at what we are working on for tonight's broadcast of The CBS Evening News :
Hi everyone,
This is Harry Smith, filling in for Katie tonight.
Killer storms slammed into the nation's midsection today. Tornadoes have killed at least five people in Arkansas, Missouri and Illinois. Storms this violent are extremely rare at this time of the year. Don Teague reports tonight from Arkansas and Cynthia Bowers, from St. Louis.
Here in New York, crews have managed to cart away just about all of the snow from Times Square-and the New Year's Eve party will go on. Michelle Miller reports on the huge security operation that's underway to keep things safe.
This was a big rebound year on Wall Street. The Dow finished 14% higher than a year ago. And the outlook for 2011 remains positive. Anthony Mason has that story.
At the stroke of midnight, some portions of the new healthcare reform law will go into effect. Sharyl Attkisson examines what they mean for consumers and whether the Republicans will succeed in their attempt to roll back the reforms.
We'll end tonight with a look back at a remarkable year: The heartbreak in Haiti and the Gulf of Mexico, the miracle in the mine, the power shift in Washington.
It's all there, as we put 2010 "in focus."
See you then. Harry
Here's an early look at one of the stories we are working on for this week's broadcast of The CBS Evening News: From birthdays to snow days -- even visits to the dentist -- why are so many parents putting videos of their children online? Steve Hartman will find out in our Assignment America this week, only on The CBS Evening News.
THIS WEEKEND ON THE CBS EVENING NEWS
In addition to coverage of the latest news, here are some of the stories we are working on:
ON SATURDAY, JEFF GLOR ANCHORS FROM NEW YORK
NEW CONGRESS -- CBS News Justice and Homeland Security Correspondent Bob Orr takes a look at the 112th Congress, which convenes on Wednesday, January 5th. He'll talk with Freshmen Republicans about their legislative goals and also examine the challenges the White House faces in dealing with the new Congress.
BABY BOOMBERS TURN 60 -- Starting on January 1 and continuing for the next 15 years, 7000 baby-boomers will turn 65 each day. CBS News Correspondent Cynthia Bowers takes a look to see what is at stake for boomers as healthcare reform and Medicare changes are enacted, and whether the business world is ready to have so many approaching retirees.
ON SUNDAY, RUSS MITCHELL ANCHORS A WEST COAST ONLY BROADCAST FROM NEW YORK
SCHWARZENEGGER -- On Monday, newly-elected Governor Jerry Brown will be sworn into office in California. But what kind of legacy is Arnold Schwarzenegger leaving behind? CBS News Correspondent Terry McCarthy will be in Los Angeles with the story.
CONGRESS -- As Washington awaits the arrival of a new Congress on Wednesday, Congressional leaders and White House advisers are making the rounds on the Sunday talk shows. CBS News White House Correspondent Bill Plante reports on the latest news and issues facing the 112th Congress, plus highlights their TV appearances.
BILLIONAIRE'S PLEDGE -- You may have heard the phrase "You can't take it with you." Now, several dozen of the richest Americans are taking those words to heart and making resolutions to give away their millions, or in some cases, billions... while they are still alive. Russ Mitchell reports.
If you would like more information on any of these stories or the broadcast, please click on the following address and e-mail us: evening@cbsnews.com
TONIGHT ON DAVID LETTERMAN
Tonight, one of the most influential Hip Hop artists/producers of all time, Jay-Z joins Dave to give you a first-hand look inside the pages of his new book Decoded. Plus, celebrity chef Jamie Oliver will show Dave how to whip up some simple, All-American recipes from his newest cookbook Jamie's America. Then, a musical treat -- Rihanna will perform her chart-topping hit Only Girl (In the World) from her newest album Loud!
SATURDAY MORNING ON THE EARLY SHOW
Russ Mitchell and Rebecca Jarvis anchor from New York. Betty Nguyen will bring us the headlines and weather.
YEAR IN REVIEW -- Suzanne Zuckerman, writer and reporter for People Magazine, will join us to go over some of the biggest celebrity stories of 2010.
NEW YEAR SALES -- The holidays may be over, but that doesn't mean the sales are. In fact, January can be one of the best months to buy certain items at discounted prices. So what can we expect to find on sale this month? AOL Consumer Advisor Regina Lewis will join us with the details.
NEW YEAR BUDGET -- Now that the New Year is here, its time to get stared on the right foot with your finances. A survey by TD Ameritrade found that 65 percent of Americans will resolve to save more money in 2011. Personal Finance Expert Farnoosh Torabi will have tips on how to budget and keep your money in order this year.
NEW YEAR'S RESOLUTIONS -- We've all made them before -- New Year's resolutions that we know we won't keep. Whether it's to lose weight or get a new job, sticking to the promises that you made when you rang in the New Year can be difficult. Life Satisfaction coach Laura Berman Fortgang will have advice on how to make good on those tough-to-keep New Year's resolutions.
HEALTHWATCH: HANGOVER CURES -- New Year's Eve is a time of celebration for people around the world, but for many, the revelry ends this morning with the infamous New Years Hangover. Although prevention is the obvious choice, there are some things you can do to help make recovering today a bit easier. Matt Bean, Editor-at-Large for Men's Health Magazine, will join us Saturday morning with a couple of tricks to help treat your hangover so you can feel better as soon as possible.
DETOX DIET -- After the calorie-and fat-laden holiday months, many of us will wake up Saturday morning feeling full and fat. So why not kick-start the New Year with a cleanse that can help you lose weight, without feeling deprived. Ellen Kunes and Frances Largeman-Roth, co-authors of the Carb Lovers Diet, will join us with a seven day plan that will help you shed those extra pounds!
POLITICAL PREDICTIONS -- 2010 proved to be an unpredictable year in politics for both Democrats and Republicans. From the rise of the Tea Party to the shift of power during the midterm elections, what can we expect in 2011? CBS News Political Analyst John Dickerson will join us with his perspective.
STYLE PREDICTIONS - A New Year means new trends! From color to themes -- you do not want to be left out. Early Show Style Contributor Katrina Szish will join us with the latest fashion trends for 2011.
POP CULTURE PREDICTIONS -- 2010 proved to be a wild year in the pop culture world. From Lady Gaga's meat dress, to celebrity divorces, to Lindsay Lohan's trips to rehab -- what could happen in 2011 to top that? On Saturday morning, Amy Palmer, Senior Editor of InTouch Weekly joins us with a few of her predictions.
FIVE FOR FIGHTING -- Grammy nominated Five For Fighting, led by singer/songwriter John Ondrasik, became best known for his hits Superman and 100 Years. Recently, platinum-selling artist John Ondrasik released his latest album Slice. He will join us to perform his smash hit Superman.
SECOND CUP CAFE: CHRISETTE MICHELE - She may only be 27 but R&B sensation Chrisette Michele already has a Grammy and three hit albums under her belt. Her most recent Let Freedom Reign was released last month spawning the Ne-Yo penned, hit single I'm A Star. On Saturday morning, Chrisette Michele will join us to perform that song.
CHEF ON A SHOESTRING -- After a year of Chef's competing to see "how low they could go" in our Chef on a Shoestring... Only one chef has emerged. The winner. Chef Bill Telepan of Telepan Restaurant in New York City. Since he came in so low last time, we're throwing out the budget and will ask him to prepare a knockout New Years brunch to help us kick our hangover!
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SATURDAY ON 48 HOURS MYSTERY, 10pmET/9CT
Here's an early preview of what's coming up on 48 HOURS MYSTERY: "The Girl Who Knew Too Much":
Scott County Missouri Deputy Rick Walter was catching up on paperwork one night in the fall of 1992 when he was told to check out an abandoned car seen off an interstate. It was November 12th around 1:30 a.m., when Walter approached the car. He found the dead body of Angela Mischelle Lawless, a 19-year-old nursing student. But when Walter looked inside the car, he couldn't determine exactly how she had died. There was a trail of blood going back up the off-ramp, and on the guardrail. And there were pools of blood surrounding the vehicle. Investigators believed Mischelle may have been running for her life, was brutally beaten and was placed back in her car where she was shot three times.
There were few leads in the early weeks of the investigation, until a tip came from the Benton county jail; several inmates claimed a young teenager from Illinois had admitted to the killing. 17-year-old Josh Kezer was arrested, and many believed he fit the type: he was a dropout, believed to be in a gang and had a few run-ins with the law. But there was no proof to link Kezer to the crime. There were no witnesses, no DNA evidence, no fingerprints or murder weapon. In fact, Kezer's friends and family say he wasn't even in the state the night Lawless was killed. Nevertheless Josh was convicted and sentenced to 60 years in prison.
Now, fifteen years later, Sheriff Walter does something almost unheard of in law enforcement. He reopens a murder case that was not only closed, but had already produced a conviction. Will the new investigation lead him to the real killer? Erin Moriarty has the story on this week's 48 Hours Mystery "The Girl Who Knew Too Much."
If you would like more information, please click on the following address and e-mail us at: 48hours@cbsnews.com
HERE'S WHAT WE HAVE PLANNED FOR SUNDAY MORNING
CHARLES OSGOOD ANCHORS FROM NEW YORK
We hope you'll join us this Sunday Morning for all these stories and so much more:
ROGER EBERT-- He was the first film critic to win a Pulitzer Prize. And for nearly 40 years, Roger Ebert's movie reviews have been seen in newspapers and on televisions across the country. His voice instantly recognizable. This Sunday Morning, tragedy, triumph?and true love for a renowned movie critic. Correspondent Cynthia Bowers profiles the man who has been called "the most powerful pundit in America."
PAULA ABDUL - She's a world renowned dancer and choreographer, a multi platinum recording artist and a frequent punching bag for comedians. But now, Paula Abdul is setting the record straight. CBS' The Talk Host Julie Chen interviews entertainer Paula Abdul about her career and her new reality-competition series Live to Dance.
RING IN THE NEW! -- On New Year's Eve, towns across the nation will host their own unique New Year's "drop"-- from a large bologna to a giant watermelon. Bill Geist reports from Brasstown, NC to ring in the New Year with the town's annual lowering of the possum. Eat your heart out Dick Clark!
DR. BILLY TAYLOR -- As you may well have heard by now, our good friend and colleague Dr. Billy Taylor died this past week at the age of 89. For nearly 30 of those years he was a contributor for Sunday Morning. This week, we'll remember the legendary jazz musician, composer and teacher, who was a beloved member of the CBS family for many years.
If you would like more information on any of these stories or the broadcast, please click on the following address and e-mail us: sundays@cbsnews.com
SUNDAY ON FACE THE NATION
HARRY SMITH MODERATES FROM OUR STUDIO IN WASHINGTON, DC
This Sunday on Face the Nation, what's ahead for the New Congress? We'll get insight from Representative Darrell Issa (R-California), the incoming Chairman of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee. Plus, Representative Michele Bachmann (R-Minnesota), Representative Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D-Florida), Representative Anthony Weiner (D-New York), and Representative-Elect Mike Kelly (R-Pennsylvania) will join us to weigh in on tax cuts. There will be, as always, a final word. That's all on Face the Nation, this Sunday.
SUNDAY ON 60 MINUTES, 7:00PM/6:00PM CT
BAD MEDICINE -- Drug company whistle-blower Cheryl Eckard tells Scott Pelley about her experience trying to fix problems at a pharmaceutical factory that made her a key figure in a federal lawsuit and a multimillionaire.
WYNTON -- Jazz missionary Wynton Marsalis shares his love of America's most distinctive art form by taking his Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra around the world. Morley Safer tags along as Marsalis and his musicians make the scene in London and then go to Havana for a spicy Afro-Cuban musical treat.
MONDAY MORNING ON THE EARLY SHOW
Chris Wragge and Erica Hill anchor from New York. Jeff Glor brings us the headlines. Marysol Castro brings us the weather.
In addition to the day's top news headlines, here's an early look at some of the stories we are working on for Monday morning's broadcast:
The ball hasn't dropped yet, but we're already thinking ahead to the New Year. On Monday morning, we'll have some great ways to help you kick off your New Year's Resolutions with a bang! Senior Editor of BehindTheBuy.com, David Gregg, joins us to show you the best solutions for keeping your resolutions. Whether you're hoping to lose a little extra weight, quit smoking, or even find a job, David has great recommendations for keeping you on the right path and helping you successfully reach your goals. For a strong start to the New Year and the new you, tune in to the Early Show this coming Monday!
It'll soon be a new year, with new dreams, new aspirations, and yes, new travel destinations! You might be worried that rising airfare and hotel rates will keep you grounded, but according to CBS News Travel Editor Peter Greenberg, there are plenty of deals for you, your friends and family to take advantage of. Peter will join us on the Early Show this coming Monday to give you a jump-start on the great deals of the New Year. He's rounded up all of the special prices and promotions for some of the hottest spots around the world, so get ready for a jet-setting new year. Plus, he'll help us kick off our new series, Honeymoon Take 2, where we'll bring great travel plans, tips and trips to you viewers next week!
It has technically been winter for less than two weeks, but flu season is in full swing. To avoid beginning the New Year with a runny nose and sore throat tune in to Monday morning's Healthwatch on The Early Show. CBS Medical Correspondent, Dr. Jennifer Ashton will be in the studio to teach you everything you will need to know to avoid getting the flu this season. For a healthy and happy New Year, pay attention to all of Dr. Ashton's suggestions, there's more to stopping the flu than a little Vitamin C and chicken soup.
If you would like more information on any of these stories or the broadcast, please click on the following address and e-mail us: earlyshow@cbs.com
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